Rose of Sharon doesn't tolerate boggy soil but adapts to even poor soil as long as it drains well. Follow these steps for planting. Here are the main care requirements for rose of Sharon ...

Avoid planting it in boggy soil and areas with standing water. Water rose of Sharon weekly during the first growing season ...

(Kelly Toms/Heirloom Roses) To correctly plant your roses, dig a hole twice as wide as the container, at least 3 to 4 feet from the nearest rose bush (and wider if planting larger varieties).